Zucchini Turkey Breakfast Skillet with plant-based option included

Are you getting enough protein at breakfast?

Did you know that one large egg has only 6 grams of protein?

Depending on some factors you may need to eat 4 eggs to get your minimum amount of protein in the morning!

Starting your day with a good dose of protein (before 10am) can:

reduce evening cravings
improve your sleep
stabilize your blood sugar
calm your nervous system
make you feel fuller

Are you struggling to get the macronutrients you need? Maybe you feel all over the place with your meals? I know the feeling!

But before you go drop your kids off at school, I couldn't help but leave you with a high-protein breakfast recipe. This one-pan recipe takes 20 minutes and can feed you for days. One serving has 37 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber.

Zucchini Turkey Breakfast Skillet (plant-based option included)

Ingredients for 4 servings:

2 tsps Coconut Oil

1 1/3 lbs Extra Lean Ground Turkey (use lentils instead for plant-based option)

2 2/3 Zucchini (large, finely diced)

1 1/3 cups Salsa (use crushed tomatoes if no salsa)

4 Eggs (add extra eggs for more protein or omit altogether)

Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)

For more greens: Stir in baby spinach or kale right after you add the salsa. Stir until wilted.

For more fiber: Add in cooked black beans.

Directions:

Add the coconut oil to a large skillet and place over medium heat.

Cook the ground turkey, breaking it up as it cooks through. Once it starts to brown, stir in the zucchini. Continue to saute until the zucchini has softened (about 3 - 5 minutes).

Add the salsa to the skillet and stir well to mix.

Use a spoon to create pockets for the eggs. Crack an egg into each pocket and cover the skillet with a lid. Let the eggs cook until done to your liking (3 to 5 minutes).

Divide onto plates and season with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Add hot sauce if you'd like some heat.

Leftovers; for best results, refrigerate the turkey/zucchini mixture separate from the eggs in an airtight container for up to three days. When reheating, add the eggs just before serving.

Enjoy!

Stephanie

Check out my free 10 ways to sustainable weight loss tips!

Comments

Epic Family Road Trip to Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island

My family and I just returned from an unforgettable 12-day road trip to Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island. To say we loved it would be an understatement! We experienced so many unique and fun adventures, and I just had to share them all with you. Getting There We kicked off our journey by driving 5 hours from our home in Vermont to Bar Harbor, Maine. From there, we boarded the high-speed CAT ferry directly to Yarmouth, NS, with our car in tow. The ferry ride was an experience in itself—spotting whales, enjoying live music, and relaxing with a latte and gelato made it a perfect start to our adventure. Day 1: Yarmouth Arrival We arrived in Yarmouth around 8 PM and spent the night at the Tru by Hilton . I highly recommend it for its free breakfast (and coffee!), nice gym, and indoor pool with a waterslide. Day 2-4: Exploring Mahone Bay & Peggy’s Cove We drove up the coast and discovered the charming town of Mahone Bay. We had a delic...

Healthy Snacking on the Go: My Favorite Options for Your Road trip

Summer is here and my family and I just took a long roadtrip up to Acadia National Park and I packed #allthesnacks. Whether you're taking a long summer road trip or just going to visit family, finding healthy snacks for long car rides can be challenging. If you're planning on spending an extended period in the car with family, friends, and kids, you'll want to plan with healthy options that will boost the energy needed to explore. Here are some great ideas and links to specific products I buy for healthy snacks to pack (no cooler required) when traveling this summer: Nuts, Seeds, & Olives Packing various nuts and seeds is a great way to stay full throughout your travels. Almonds, walnuts, and peanuts provide healthy fats, protein, and other essential nutrients. Seeds like chia, sunflower, and pumpkin seeds are also excellent sources of protein and fiber. Nuts and seeds are easy to pack in small bags or containers, so they're perfect on the go. I love ...

Struggling to find time to meal prep?

A long time ago before I had kids, my dinner meal ideas came from gourmet magazines like Food & Wine and Bon Apetit (with the perfect wine pairing to boot). Fast forward several years to our first year as parents and that all went out the window. My meals were, well not so gourmet or healthy. A bowl of cereal was about all I had the energy for to make. I have now spent the last ten years as a working mom learning many tricks in the kitchen to get delicious, healthy and easy meals on the table night after night. Do you want to eat healthier meals and be more fit but struggle to find time to meal plan for the week? Not feeling creative? Picky eaters at home? You know you need to eat healthier to have more energy, but end up eating out more often than you would like. Below are my top time-saving tips to help you feel like a master in the kitchen, have more time to focus on your family and feel more energized to do what's important for you. Pre-cook animal prote...

Master Her Health

Search This Blog